Windows Server 2003 Recommended Baseline Security

Windows Server 2003
Recommended Baseline Security (ITSG-20)
3.3.1 Winnt.sif (Workgroup)
3.3.1.1 [Data]
AutoPartition=1
The AutoPartition value provides a location to place the Windows operating system. The setting
‘1’installs the operating system in the first available partition with sufficient space. If there is an
existing operating system the install will halt and require further instruction.
MsDosInitiated=0
The MsDosInitiated value must be present and must be set to ‘zero’. If not, the automated
installation fails.
UnattendedInstall=Yes
When set to ‘YES’, the UnattendedInstall value allows the pre-installation of Windows by using
the CD Boot method.
3.3.1.2 [GuiUnattended]
AdminPassword="A_Str0ng_p@SSw0rd"
The AdminPassword value defines the Local Administrator password on the system being
installed.
NOTE:
Select a value in keeping with the local policy on Administrator passwords.
EncryptedAdminPassword=No
The EncryptedAdminPassword value determines if the setup encrypts the Administrator
password. The setting ‘No’ does not encrypt the password. You may enable this feature via the
setupmgr.exe tool provided on the Windows distribution media.
OEMSkipWelcome=1
The OEMSkipWelcome value determines if the startup displays the Welcome page. The setting
‘1’ does not display the Welcome page.
OEMSkipRegional=1
The OEMSkipRegional value determines if the installation will display the Regional Settings
page. The setting ‘1’ does not display the Regional Settings page.
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